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Meaning of the word glow in English

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glow

US /ɡloʊ/
UK /ɡloʊ/
"glow" picture

Verb

1.

emit light as a result of being heated

Example:
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The embers continued to glow in the fireplace.
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The city lights glow in the distance.
Synonym:
shineradiategleamflickerluminesce
2.

have a strong, healthy color

Example:
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Her cheeks began to glow with excitement.
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He had a healthy glow after his vacation.
Synonym:
blushflushradiatebloom

Noun

1.

a soft, steady light

Example:
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The warm glow of the fire filled the room.
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We watched the faint glow of the distant city.
Synonym:
lightradiancegleamsheenluster
2.

a feeling of warmth or pleasure

Example:
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She felt a warm glow of satisfaction.
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The success of the project gave him a real glow.
Synonym:
warmthpleasurehappinesscontentmentsatisfaction
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